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Real Madrid plans to spend big on Man United star

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Real Madrid could be preparing a third bid to snap up the Spanish first choice goalkeeper David De Gea from Manchester United come next summer.  British media has revealed that Los Blancos are setting aside not less than 70Million pounds for the Spanish shot stopper to beef up the squad.

Madrid club is facing crisis after posting average results recently, and a tie against Apoel Nicosia in the Uefa Champions League may also prove difficult. Some of the losses that have exposed the Spanish Champions include the 3-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspurs at Wembley Stadium in the second leg tie of the European competition.

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